HD-Human Development

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Stress versus Distress:  Health Units II and III- Project Four   4H HLM 32 Print PDF
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This is an individual and family resource project for adolescents.  The period of adolescence is viewed by many teens as one of extremes: when you're up, you're way up; and when you're down, you feel as if you've hit rock bottom. The maturation process normally causes additional stresses and challenges for teens who are struggling to establish new identities as they pass into adulthood. In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 051.
Speaking Heart to Heart Leader Notebook  SPHDL90 View PDF Sample
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This curriculum package is designed to enhance parent and youth communication skills. Lessons focus on: understanding the adolescent and family relationships, interpersonal communication among family members, family goals, decision-making, coping with conflicts and self-discipline. Produced by Florida 4-H.  In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 166.

HD1

Talking with TJ

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This is the Leader Kit for the educational program for grades 2 - 4. It was developed in cooperation with the Hallmark Corporate Foundation, National 4-H Council, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and Girls Scouts of the U.S.A. Through the program, children learn important social skills of planning, cooperating, and appreciating differences. The program encourages children to work and play together in more caring and cooperative ways.  Materials include video segments for children, camera ready masters for program promotion and lesson handouts, video segments and guides for program leaders, and information for parents.
Leader Kit  4H HDL 80
In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 182.
Refill Kit  4H HDL 70
In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 184.
HD12

Conflict Management

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This is the Leader Kit for the educational program for grades 2 - 4.. It was developed in cooperation with the Hallmark Corporate Foundation, National 4-H Council, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and Girls Scouts of the U.S.A. Participants learn and practice skills for making group plans, appreciating differences and including people, and playing as a cooperative team.  Three video segments form the basis for 6 sessions of under one hour each. Children view and analyze video vignettes of common interpersonal situations. They generate and practice alternative solutions to each situation. Materials include video segments and printed color comics for children, camera ready masters for program promotion and lesson handouts, video segments and guides for program leaders, and information for parents.
Leader Kit  4H HDL 81
In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 183.
Refill Kit  4H HDL 71
In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 185.
HD2

Choices:  Charting a Positive Future for Teen Parents

This experiential curriculum is designed to help pregnant and parenting teens chart a more positive future. There are four basic units with several subsections: Focus on Teens, Nutrition, Resource Management and Parenting. Videos serve to support and enhance the curriculum. Video topics include: Shaping Up! Aerobics for Pregnant Teens, Look Who's Eating, Growing Up With Baby, and Speak Out! On Stress. Produced by Florida 4-H.  The Scope and Sequence of the Lessons in all 3 Volumes of Choices.
HD2 Choices:  Vol. I -- Charting a Positive Future for Teen Parents: Leader Notebook  SP/4H HEL 40
In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 168.
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HD2 Choices:  Vol II -- Charting a Positive Future for Teen Parents:  Leader Notebook  SP/4H HEL 41
In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 169.
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HD2 Choices:  Vol. III -- Charting a Positive Future for Teen Parents:  Leader Notebook  SP/4H HEL 42
In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 170.
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Choices:  (Set of Four videos)   SP/4H HEL 60
In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 171.
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Taking Charge Constructively  0-913951-04-8

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Places personal empowerment clearly in a community context and provides comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of personal growth. Written out of his experience in his career with 4-H, Dwight E. Palmer, Ph.D., challenges youth and adult participants to attend to those things which matter in their lives. This highly readable book is practical, insightful, and inspiring. Available through National 4-H Council.

Learning About Early Adolescent Development: Training for Adults and Teens Who Work with 9- to 14-Year-Olds (L.E.A.D.)    109LAD  FH 15 Ordering INFO
Assists leaders by informing and advising them on the needs, tendencies, and development of early adolescents. Information is offered on how to nurture self esteem, encourage partnerships with families, deal with conflict resolution, be a great communicator, and balance leadership and discipline. This is an excellent training tool for educators, camp leaders, counselors, and club leaders. Produced by Cornell University.

Fighting Invisible Tigers - A Stress Management Guide for Teens

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Offers stress management and life management skills to help readers become assertive, develop better stress coping skills, deal with fears and misconceptions, build supportive relationships, understand the physical effects of stress and do so much more. Available at National 4-H Council.
Guide for Teens  FS 806

Leader's Guide  FS 814

Building Family Strengths  LEO 190 Ordering INFO
Encourages family members to consider their feelings, needs, and wants through individual and group discussions, reflections, and activities. Participants learn new skills while developing an understanding of themselves and other family members. Produced by the University of Illinois, available through National 4-H Council.
Building Self Esteem Through the Museum of I  FS 349 Ordering INFO
Gives young people the opportunity to explore, reveal and celebrate themselves. Twenty-five original projects invite original thinking and creative expression in varied forms. Some of the activities include the creation of: a personal slide show, a cartoon journal, a theme park, a self-quilt, a commemorative stamp, and even a "monopoly" game. 

Values for Life - Self Esteem Building Activity Books

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Helps pre-adolescent youth develop and maintain values needed for successful interaction in today's society. These activity books motivate children to examine their present values and challenges to acquire lifelong valuing strategies.  Other titles from The Bureau For At-Risk Youth.  Available at National 4-H Council.
The Value of Cooperation D4H 2201

The Value of Self Respect D4H 2202
The Value of Respecting Others D4H 2203
The Value of Making Good Choices D4H 2204
The Value of Responsibility D4H 2205

Just Do It, Jr

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Low self esteem, negative peer pressure, and apathy toward education are formidable foes for elementary school children. If these enemies prevail, kids can drop out, go to jail, or become teen parents. The purpose of this curriculum is to teach youth and their parents about assets to prevent these things from happening. Suitable for school, special interest, and camps. Produced by the University of Nevada, available through National 4-H Council.

Book NV-1
CD-ROM NV-2